Losing Isaiah

A wrenching, thoughtful drama that pits two loving mothers against each other, asking hard questions about race, class, and what makes a family.

Directed by

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn

Tagline

Who decides what makes a mother?

Overview

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

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